COGNITIVE TUTOR SUCCESS STORIES
Students Thrive on Cognitive Tutor Software
McMillan Magnet Center :
McMillan Magnet Center is a middle school in Omaha,
Nebraska that hosts a mathematics and technology magnet
program. To obtain qualified students from across the
district, McMillan Magnet Center needed to draw students
in with a curriculum that was unique and technologydriven.
North High School, Davenport Community School District, IA
Cognitive Tutor® students demonstrate lower failure rates than standard algebra :
North High School likes the individualized instruction that the Cognitive Tutor software offers their diverse group of students and believes it engages students so that they learn the math better. Data collected from the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 state ITED test shows that students who participated in Cognitive Tutor Algebra I classes had a lower failure rate than students who took classes with a standard algebra I texts.
Columbus Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District , CA
Teaching math to English language learners. :
Columbus Middle School in Canoga Park serves almost 500 students who are in the process of learning English. The Structured English Immersion Program provides instruction in English with curriculum designed to help students acquire the language they need to meet grade level standards. The middle school purchased Bridge to Algebra with Title I funds for their beginning level English Language Learner students. The curriculum adds structure and a uniform math content that math teachers at Columbus can use with all of their students.
Dundalk Middle School, Baltimore County School District, MD
Maryland High School Assessment math scores rise from 49% to 86% :
As an AYP (Achieving Yearly Progress) failing school, Dundalk Middle School was eligible to purchase the Algebra I curriculum with Title I funds. The Baltimore County School District has since implemented Carnegie Learning's Algebra I curriculum in three Title I middle schools and two high schools, and recently expanded the courses to include Carnegie Learning’s Algebra II software and Bridge to Algebra.
Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science, Garland Independent School District, TX
A dynamic solution to teaching mathematics to students at all levels :
Jackson Technology Center purchased the Cognitive Tutor Algebra I curriculum because it was the solution to teaching algebra using real world examples while incorporating technology into the math classroom. They desired a program that would excite and actively involve all students in the math they were learning. Jackson Technology Center’s Algebra Classroom consists of a very diverse population from an academic, life skills and social economical environment and the Cognitive Tutor has been able to teach to each student at his or her individual math level with great success. Out of all students using the Cognitive Tutor Algebra I curriculum at Jackson Technology Center, 87% passed the spring 2005 TAKS, compared to only 40% passing for non Cognitive Tutor Students.
Developmental Math Program Increases Retention Rates
Pellissippi State Technical Community College :
Pellissippi State Technical Community College has taken a
unique approach to redesigning its developmental math
program. Their goal is to provide a more customized instructional
path for their students and to focus on a deep
conceptual understanding of mathematics. They believe
this approach will lead to better immediate learning as well
as retention of mathematics that will result in college success
for their students.
Carnegie Learning Proves Extraordinary Success in Georgetown ISD, TX
Algebra I Pilot Program :
Texas was one of the first states requiring students to take and pass Algebra II in order to graduate from high school. Texas is also one of 27 states that requires an exit or end of course exam for graduation. The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) is a standardized test used in Texas primary and secondary schools to assess students' attainment of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills required under Texas education standards.
Carnegie Learning Implementation Boosts Algebra I Course Success to 86%
South Plainfield Public Schools, NJ :
South Plainfield High School, like every other high school in New Jersey, requires eleventh graders to take the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA). To pass this exam, students must have a proficient understanding of Algebra I and Geometry. With a good population of South Plainfield’s students taking a pre-algebra course in the ninth grade, it became a large concern that students would not excel as well on the HSPA if they did not reach an Algebra I course level by the ninth grade as recommended by education experts.
Success Begins with One
One failing student passes Algebra I with a 97% score :
For students to graduate high school in the state of West Virginia, they must take four credits of math during the years they attend high school. Two of those credits must be in Algebra I and a higher level math course.
Change Proves to be Good
Doral Academy Charter High School :
Carnegie Learning was implemented in the 2005-2006 school year as the core curricula. Teachers used the 60/40 approach, where 60% of the class time was spent on teacher guided instruction, and 40% of the class time was spent doing self-directed learning.
Carnegie LearningTM Adaptive Math Software Boosts Test Scores in Mississippi
North Forrest High School :
Carnegie LearningTM Adaptive Math Software Boosts Test Scores in Mississippi
St. Mary Parish Raises Test Scores
Franklin Senior High School :
Students at Franklin Senior High School in St. Mary Parish School District participated in a Pilot Study sponsored and funded by the Louisiana State Department of Education. The goal of this study was to help students with Algebra readiness. Franklin Senior High School began to use Carnegie LearningTM Bridge to Algebra as a “catch-up” program for students who failed the 8th grade exit exam (Approaching Basic or Unsatisfactory).
Diverse Student Body Increases WASL Scores Dramatically Using Carnegie Learning's Multifaceted Curricula
Everett High School - Everett, WA :
Carnegie Learning's mathematics solutions are helping the students at Everett High School in Everett, Washington to persevere. In the summer of 2005, Everett High School participated in a pilot of Carnegie Learning's Bridge to Algebra solution in its six-week Summer School program. After finishing the pilot, Everett implemented Carnegie Learning's Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II programs as their primary math curricula, and the results have been outstanding.
Hamilton County, Tennessee Uses Cognitive Tutor across All Math Courses to Help Students and Teachers Excel in Solving Real-World Math
Hamilton County, TN :
The Hamilton County School District, encompassing the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, has implemented Carnegie Learning mathematics solutions since participating in a math pilot of the company's Cognitive Tutor ® Algebra I during the 2001-02 school year. The challenge was to create an environment where both students and teachers were increasingly more adept at using the software and text together with the hope that they would eventually progress from the algebra readiness program, Bridge to Algebra, through Carnegie Learning's Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II curricula.
Green High School, Green Local School District, OH
Successful Implementation of Carnegie Learning's Integrated Math Series :
At Green High School, Integrated Math I is the entry-level math class taught to those struggling the most, so an effective program is needed to help every student succeed in math. Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor® Integrated Math I has helped to motivate and improve students’ attitude in math, to increase student attendance and prepare for subsequent math courses. Teachers at Green High School have noticed a difference in class discussions and students at Green now are able to work on math problems with less teacher prompting and greater success finding the answers on their own.
Greenville, SC
Graduate Greenville Initiative Implements Carnegie Learning :
Graduate Greenville, a community-wide initiative based in Greenville, SC is designed to identify and support at-risk youth and increase graduation rates in the Greenville County Schools. Graduate Greenville has chosen to implement Carnegie Learning's Algebra I Cognitive Tutor curriculum as part of the community action plan, due to its success in several Greenville County classrooms.
Foley Middle School, Madison County School District, Berea, KY
Carnegie Learning Delivers Differentiated Instruction and Individualized Learning Paths That Empower Students to Succeed in Math :
As part of a district-wide pilot program initiated by the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Foley Middle School, in the Madison
County School District, began integrating Carnegie Learning's Bridge
to Algebra software into its 6th grade math classes at the start of the
2006-2007 school year.
Madison Middle School, Madison County School District, KY
Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor™ Software Inspires Students to Volunteer to Work on Math Skills :
The mission at Madison Middle School is: "Maintaining the highest
goals and standards in a positive learning environment, motivating
one another to achieve his or her fullest potential, and sharing the
responsibility of education among students, teachers, parents, and
community."
Videoconferencing, Active White Boards, and Dedicated WebSites Enable Distance Learning in Remote, Rural Districts
Kuspuk School District, Aniak, AK :
Carnegie Learning's Cognitive TutorTM software is a perfect fit for the distance learning environment necessary in the Kuspuk School District in Aniak, Alaska. Kuspuk uses a full text and software implementation of Carnegie Learning's solutions for its Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II classes. What makes this implementation unique is Kuspuk's use of video teleconferencing, white boards, and online resources to create an interactive classroom that simultaneously reaches students in 5 remote villages, across 80 miles, in real time.
Booker T. Washington Senior High School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Teachers see, first-hand, student improvement in algebra with Carnegie Learning curricula :
According to teachers at Booker T. Washington, the program
captures students’ attention. Students are less distracted during lab time and their efforts in class have improved. They can also claim yearly gains on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) in their year-round intensive math classes.
South Miami Senior High School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Carnegie Learning’s Algebra I curriculum is proven to help students understand abstract mathematics concepts :
Mrs. Zorrilla, the Lead Cognitive Tutor Algebra I Teacher at South Miami, saw some of her students having difficulty with Algebra concepts. These students are now performing better on the same types of problems when working on the Carnegie Learning software program. Mrs. Zorrilla finds that the greater number of problems in the Carnegie Learning software allows these students to master the concepts both on the computer and on paper. “In previous years, my students were having problems with solving equations, graphing lines and word problems,” said Mrs. Zorrilla. “Carnegie learning has helped them to learn how to do all of these processes with ease and in an enjoyable manner.”
Chicago Public Schools Summer School Program
Carnegie Learning Has a Successful Track Record in Chicago’s Step Up to High School Program :
For three years, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has implemented Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor® Algebra I software as part of its Step Up to High School summer program. Designed to help middle school students who were struggling make a stronger transition to high school, Step Up to High School is a four-week program providing eligible students with personalized instruction and attention five days a week, four hours a day, in high-school level math and reading courses.
Nautilus Middle School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Integrating technology with a hands-on approach to help middle school students prepare for algebra :
The students at Nautilus are now engaged in the learning process, which has greatly increased their motivation in algebra class. Carnegie Learning’s curricula have helped increase student test scores and are helping the students’ algebra abilities to improve. “By using this program my students have learned to think ”Algebra”, said Vivian Randin. “And the program helps them to solve a variety of problems of real life applications using technology. I enjoy how much my students are improving, and enjoying algebra.”
Rubén Darío Community Middle School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Increase understanding and improvements in mathematics portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test :
On the 2005 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 44% of the students enrolled in algebra I at Rubén Darío increased their level of retention and 84% increased their developmental score. Teachers at Rubén Darío found that Carnegie Learning’s software component has helped to reduce the frustration level in their students and helps them to achieve success in math. Students’ self-esteems have improved and all enjoy working on the software as part of their Algebra and Geometry classes.
Redland Middle School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Teaching math understanding to honor students using Carnegie Learning curricula :
Redland Middle School currently uses Carnegie Learning’s curricula in their Honors algebra I and geometry classes. Redland selected Carnegie Learning curricula because it offered a technology
component to their math classes. They were also searching for a solution to enforcing the idea of making their honor students show all steps when solving equations. Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor software component breaks each word problem into multiple steps and enforces the idea of showing all work and observing
patterns in solving equations.
Miami Coral Park Senior High School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Improving student performance through incorporating technology into math class :
Miami Coral Park Senior High School believes in the importance in improving student performance through technology. Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor® has become Miami Coral’s technology solution for mathematics that is helping students to master equation solving in an in-depth, hands on way. Carnegie Learning’s Algebra I software reinforces basic algebraic concepts that are hard for students to grasp.
Killough-Lewisville High School North, Lewisville Independent School District, TX
Carnegie Learning curricula helps students to achieve success on TAKS assessment test. :
Carnegie Learning’s curricula is helping all students at Lewisville succeed in math and achieve success on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Assessment (TAKS). “This curriculum requires student to read and write in math class and has demonstrated skills benefits for students who struggle in reading. Students now have a better math vocabulary and are able to break down mathematical situations into small parts in order to answer higher level thinking questions” said Ro Stark, Math Department Chair and TAKS facilitator at Lewisville. “Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor has become an integral part of helping our students to become math masters and to achieve success on the TAKS assessment test.”
Miami Sunset Senior High School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Honors, ESE, and ESOL Students all succeed using Carnegie Learning’s Algebra I and Geometry Curricula. :
Miami Sunset first purchased Carnegie Learning curricula because the curricula was among the few programs supported by written studies demonstrating that it is a research based solution proven to engage students and help them to succeed in math. Educators at Miami Sunset appreciated, in particular, the way that Carnegie Learning curricula crosses both math and reading curricula by emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding word problems. Miami Sunset supports Carnegie Learning’s methodology, and believes that Learning by Doing® is the way of the future.
Rigby Junior High School, Jefferson County Joint School District #251, Rigby, ID
Carnegie Learning curricula increases math proficiency by 28% over a five year period :
Rigby Junior High School in Idaho began using Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor® in 2000 after reading about Carnegie Learning solutions in an education magazine. They made the decision to purchase, because Carnegie Learning has a new approach that focused on linking math to real world problem scenarios.
New Technology High School, Napa Valley Unified School District, CA
Carnegie Learning software complements project-based, hands-on teaching philosophy :
New Technology High School in Napa Valley, CA is committed to leading educational reform by preparing students to excel in an information-based, technologically advanced society. In 2005, New Technology High School purchased Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor® Geometry and Algebra I as the preferred software model for mathematics. Teachers and administrators, together identified the Cognitive Tutor as the leading software curricula because it is a hands-on math mastery solution.
John A Ferguson Senior High School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Lower level Students Succeeding in both math and reading comprehension :
John A Ferguson Senior High School began using Carnegie Learning Cognitive Tutor® Algebra I curricula in 2004 when they were searching for an Algebra solution to improve student learning gains using an innovative combined approach of student group work, student presentations, text and software. Teachers at Ferguson Sr. High have noticed student interest and participation in math has improved significantly. They believe students are excelling with Carnegie Learning curricula because it holds their attention and actively involves them in the learning of math concepts.
Christian Brothers College High School, St. Louis Archdiocese, MO
Illustrating real-life math applications with Carnegie Learning curricula :
Christian Brothers College High School (CBC) is a Catholic secondary school committed to providing a college preparatory education through a broadbased curriculum where students develop their unique talents and leadership potential while learning self-discipline, self-motivation as well as creative and critical thinking skills.CBC has found that students in all ability groups have success in math with Carnegie Learning curricula.
Mountain View High School, Evergreen School District, WA
Teaching special education students to become independent, life-long learners :
Mountain View High School’s mission is to teach students how to think, learn and achieve success on their own. This philosophy led them to select Carnegie Learning’s Bridge to Algebra curricula for their special education students. The software is especially helpful, as it encourages students to be self-directed, self-paced and to use the “hint” button to develop their independent problem-solving skills. Students at Mountain View with various disabilities benefit from learning through multiple modalities, and gain confidence as they progress through the program.
Academy for College & Career Exploration, Baltimore City Public School System, MD
Mastering implementation of Carnegie Learning’s blended text and software curricula :
Academy for College and Career Exploration (ACCE) decided to use Carnegie Learning curricula after learning of the successes other schools were experiencing with the Cognitive Tutor® curricula. ACCE is a Baltimore area high school serving students focused on college and career tracks and providing individualized student learning that allows students to work at their own pace on rigorous, research-based curricula. ACCE teaches to the philosophy that all students can succeed when they have a clear picture of a promising future.
Félix Varela Senior High School, Miami-Dade County School District, FL
Students learn to become life long learners with Carnegie Learning’s Algebra I & :
In 2000, Félix Varela Senior High in Miami-Dade County selected Carnegie Learning's Cognitive Tutor® because it aligned with their school philosophy of a student-centered, relevant, and rigorous curriculum. The objective is to help students perform at high levels and become lifelong learners who will succeed in an ever-changing, multicultural world. Students are self motivated by the Cognitive Tutor programs because they are constantly engaged, both in the classroom and the lab.
